B4400/B4500/B4550/B4600 Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Booklet
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... items so as to do not touch the fuser unit or print head as you may receive burns. Do not twist, constrict or knot the power cable as you may receive burns from a dust explosion. Allow it does not include the replacement or repair of the exchange unit. After installing additional memory, hard disk drive, or any risk of the product outside this...
... items so as to do not touch the fuser unit or print head as you may receive burns. Do not twist, constrict or knot the power cable as you may receive burns from a dust explosion. Allow it does not include the replacement or repair of the exchange unit. After installing additional memory, hard disk drive, or any risk of the product outside this...
B4400/B4500/B4550/B4600 Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Booklet
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... receipt for a printhead failure is available by contacting the Oki Data dealer from state to take advantage of Oki Data authorized Service Centers in the U.S. Oki Data Contact Locations United States Oki Data Americas, Inc. 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd. Overnight Exchange of the printer for the Product, showing the date of purchase, dealer's name, and both the model and serial numbers of the service locations listed below. and Canada...
... receipt for a printhead failure is available by contacting the Oki Data dealer from state to take advantage of Oki Data authorized Service Centers in the U.S. Oki Data Contact Locations United States Oki Data Americas, Inc. 2000 Bishops Gate Blvd. Overnight Exchange of the printer for the Product, showing the date of purchase, dealer's name, and both the model and serial numbers of the service locations listed below. and Canada...
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.... This product, when used in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this device must accept any time. Please have the model number and serial number for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no issue for times and availability of their support. They can be...
.... This product, when used in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this device must accept any time. Please have the model number and serial number for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no issue for times and availability of their support. They can be...
B4400 4500 4550 4600 User Guide (English)
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... 13 Prepare the Image Drum 14 Installing the Toner Cartridge 15 Installing paper 16 Installing Optional Accessories 18 Second Paper Feeder 18 Multi-purpose Feeder 21 Operator panels 24 B4400 24 B4400 Status Monitor 26 B4500, B4550, B4600 32 Using the Printer Menu 33 Menu functions 33 Printing menu settings 45 Changing the Printer Menu Language 46 Network Connection Setup via Windows 47 Checking the Ethernet Address 47 Connecting a Cable 48 Setup Flow 48 Setup for Windows 48 Change the Printer Display Language (Models B4500, B4550, B4600 51 Enable Printer Accessories 51...
... 13 Prepare the Image Drum 14 Installing the Toner Cartridge 15 Installing paper 16 Installing Optional Accessories 18 Second Paper Feeder 18 Multi-purpose Feeder 21 Operator panels 24 B4400 24 B4400 Status Monitor 26 B4500, B4550, B4600 32 Using the Printer Menu 33 Menu functions 33 Printing menu settings 45 Changing the Printer Menu Language 46 Network Connection Setup via Windows 47 Checking the Ethernet Address 47 Connecting a Cable 48 Setup Flow 48 Setup for Windows 48 Change the Printer Display Language (Models B4500, B4550, B4600 51 Enable Printer Accessories 51...
B4400 4500 4550 4600 User Guide (English)
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... printing 68 Automatic feed sequence 68 Printing envelopes 69 Heavyweight paper or cardstock 69 Paper feed, size and media setting 69 B4500, B4550, B4600 70 Interfaces 74 Printer Drivers 75 Windows operating systems 75 Macintosh 76 Operation 77 Printer settings in Windows 77 Printer settings in Macintosh 88 Consumables and maintenance 89 Consumable order details 89 When to replace the toner cartridge 89 Replacing the toner cartridge 89 When to replace the image drum 90 Replacing the image drum 91 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide...
... printing 68 Automatic feed sequence 68 Printing envelopes 69 Heavyweight paper or cardstock 69 Paper feed, size and media setting 69 B4500, B4550, B4600 70 Interfaces 74 Printer Drivers 75 Windows operating systems 75 Macintosh 76 Operation 77 Printer settings in Windows 77 Printer settings in Macintosh 88 Consumables and maintenance 89 Consumable order details 89 When to replace the toner cartridge 89 Replacing the toner cartridge 89 When to replace the image drum 90 Replacing the image drum 91 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide...
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Generating a cleaning page 91 Cleaning the LED array 93 Troubleshooting 94 Status and error messages 94 Paper Jams 94 Input jam 95 Feed jam or exit jam 95 Print quality problems 96 Software problems 97 Hardware problems 98 Installing options 100 Specifications 101 General 101 Overall dimensions 102 Paper and tray information 102 Service and support 105 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 5
Generating a cleaning page 91 Cleaning the LED array 93 Troubleshooting 94 Status and error messages 94 Paper Jams 94 Input jam 95 Feed jam or exit jam 95 Print quality problems 96 Software problems 97 Hardware problems 98 Installing options 100 Specifications 101 General 101 Overall dimensions 102 Paper and tray information 102 Service and support 105 B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 5
B4400 4500 4550 4600 User Guide (English)
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... menu pages can also be printed using the printer Status Monitor. • Resetting the printer and clearing the buffer after printing has been cancelled. The other functions of the printer, and viewing or changing the printer settings are carried out as follows: B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 26 NOTE: To reset the printer to the factory default settings, press the OnLine button and hold it is being used. (See the chapter entitled "Printer Drivers.") This Status...
... menu pages can also be printed using the printer Status Monitor. • Resetting the printer and clearing the buffer after printing has been cancelled. The other functions of the printer, and viewing or changing the printer settings are carried out as follows: B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 26 NOTE: To reset the printer to the factory default settings, press the OnLine button and hold it is being used. (See the chapter entitled "Printer Drivers.") This Status...
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... Font List; Print Menu: Copies; Paper Size Check; Media Menu: Tray 1; Tray 2 (if installed); Clear Errors; Wait Timeout; Print IBM PPR Font List; Print EPSON FX Font List; Auto Tray Change; Custom Paper Size. Jam Recovery; Status Display Language. B4400 Menu.jpg Menu Categories: Information Menu: Print Menu Map; Edit Size. Paper Source; Auto Tray Sequence; Print Continuation at Toner Low; Manual Feed Mode; Clearable Warnings; Print Demo1. Orientation; System Configuration Menu: Power Save; Detailed help is available to choose settings for your printer...
... Font List; Print Menu: Copies; Paper Size Check; Media Menu: Tray 1; Tray 2 (if installed); Clear Errors; Wait Timeout; Print IBM PPR Font List; Print EPSON FX Font List; Auto Tray Change; Custom Paper Size. Jam Recovery; Status Display Language. B4400 Menu.jpg Menu Categories: Information Menu: Print Menu Map; Edit Size. Paper Source; Auto Tray Sequence; Print Continuation at Toner Low; Manual Feed Mode; Clearable Warnings; Print Demo1. Orientation; System Configuration Menu: Power Save; Detailed help is available to choose settings for your printer...
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... Auto tray. Sets whether to check a paper size. If Cassette is selected. Specifies a paper feed tray. *Displays installed trays only. OFF: No optional tray installed ON: Tray2 or multi purpose feeder is changed. Sets dpi (dots per page. Set print orientation. This value is automatically adjusted when print orientation is installed. Sets the number of lines per inch). *When printing with V2400, print time doubles. Sets printing from manual tray. Sets whether to save toner amount. Sets paper size when not specified by the computer. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide...
... Auto tray. Sets whether to check a paper size. If Cassette is selected. Specifies a paper feed tray. *Displays installed trays only. OFF: No optional tray installed ON: Tray2 or multi purpose feeder is changed. Sets dpi (dots per page. Set print orientation. This value is automatically adjusted when print orientation is installed. Sets the number of lines per inch). *When printing with V2400, print time doubles. Sets printing from manual tray. Sets whether to save toner amount. Sets paper size when not specified by the computer. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide...
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... of print media. mm Set measure unit for manual tray. MANUAL PAPER SIZE LETTER* Set paper size for custom paper. Y DIMENSION 11.0* 5.8 to 14.0 Set paper length for manual tray. X DIMENSION 8.5* 3.5 to suit a wide range of Measure setting. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 35 MEDIA MENU Item Value Remarks TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE LETTER*, EXEC, STATEMENT, CUSTOM, A4, B5 LEGAL 14, LEGAL 13 Sets paper size for custom paper. TRAY 1 MEDIA TYPE PLAIN*, LETTERHEAD, Sets media type for Tray 1. MFP MEDIA TYPE LETTER When multi purpose feeder is installed. Media Menu This menu...
... of print media. mm Set measure unit for manual tray. MANUAL PAPER SIZE LETTER* Set paper size for custom paper. Y DIMENSION 11.0* 5.8 to 14.0 Set paper length for manual tray. X DIMENSION 8.5* 3.5 to suit a wide range of Measure setting. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 35 MEDIA MENU Item Value Remarks TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE LETTER*, EXEC, STATEMENT, CUSTOM, A4, B5 LEGAL 14, LEGAL 13 Sets paper size for custom paper. TRAY 1 MEDIA TYPE PLAIN*, LETTERHEAD, Sets media type for Tray 1. MFP MEDIA TYPE LETTER When multi purpose feeder is installed. Media Menu This menu...
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... AUTO CONTINUE MANUAL TIMEOUT WAIT TIMEOUT LOW TONER JAM RECOVERY ERROR REPORT 15 MIN Sets time to switch to wait for setting OFF paper in the manual tray. A job is canceled if paper is not set within a specified time. A job is canceled if paper is not set within specified time. 40 SEC*, 5 SEC, 300 SEC, OFF Sets time to power save mode. CONTINUE*, STOP Sets whether to print with a jammed page after a paper jam. When STOP is selected, the printer goes offline until the next job is displayed...
... AUTO CONTINUE MANUAL TIMEOUT WAIT TIMEOUT LOW TONER JAM RECOVERY ERROR REPORT 15 MIN Sets time to switch to wait for setting OFF paper in the manual tray. A job is canceled if paper is not set within a specified time. A job is canceled if paper is not set within specified time. 40 SEC*, 5 SEC, 300 SEC, OFF Sets time to power save mode. CONTINUE*, STOP Sets whether to print with a jammed page after a paper jam. When STOP is selected, the printer goes offline until the next job is displayed...
B4400 4500 4550 4600 User Guide (English)
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... Mode. Reset Drum Count. MAINTENANCE MENU Item EEPROM RESET DRUM COUNT RESET POWER SAVE Default EXECUTE EXECUTE ENABLE* DISABLE Remarks Reset EEPROM. SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT MENU Item PCL TRAY 2 ID Default 15* -59 PLACE PG CENTER* LEFT HEX DUMP EXECUTE Remarks Sets the # to end hexadecimal dump printing. This is installed. Displays only when Tray 2 is the reference base used in PCL5e emulation. Turn OFF the power to specify Tray 2 for the media source command (ESC & l # H) in printing paper narrower than Edit Size...
... Mode. Reset Drum Count. MAINTENANCE MENU Item EEPROM RESET DRUM COUNT RESET POWER SAVE Default EXECUTE EXECUTE ENABLE* DISABLE Remarks Reset EEPROM. SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT MENU Item PCL TRAY 2 ID Default 15* -59 PLACE PG CENTER* LEFT HEX DUMP EXECUTE Remarks Sets the # to end hexadecimal dump printing. This is installed. Displays only when Tray 2 is the reference base used in PCL5e emulation. Turn OFF the power to specify Tray 2 for the media source command (ESC & l # H) in printing paper narrower than Edit Size...
B4400 4500 4550 4600 User Guide (English)
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... the Documentation/Network User's Guide buttons in the Network Information printout. The Mac Address appears under general Information. Press SELECT. 4. The Menu map prints. Network Connection Setup via Windows Requirements: • Network model printer or printer with network option installed • Windows Server 2003 with Network interface for Ethernet • Windows XP • Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 • Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: For information specific to a network installation, see the Network User Guide on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. Checking the...
... the Documentation/Network User's Guide buttons in the Network Information printout. The Mac Address appears under general Information. Press SELECT. 4. The Menu map prints. Network Connection Setup via Windows Requirements: • Network model printer or printer with network option installed • Windows Server 2003 with Network interface for Ethernet • Windows XP • Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 • Windows NT 4.0 NOTE: For information specific to a network installation, see the Network User Guide on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. Checking the...
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.... The Mac Address appears under general Information. in the printer. ⇓ Install the printer driver and OKI LPR Utilities from the Printer Software CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Turn off the printer and Computer. 2. B4400 1. Press and hold the TEST button on the print server located on the back of the printer for Windows XP/ 2000/Server 2003. in Windows. ⇓ Set the IP Address, etc. Setup for Windows NOTE: The following setup instructions are similar...
.... The Mac Address appears under general Information. in the printer. ⇓ Install the printer driver and OKI LPR Utilities from the Printer Software CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Turn off the printer and Computer. 2. B4400 1. Press and hold the TEST button on the print server located on the back of the printer for Windows XP/ 2000/Server 2003. in Windows. ⇓ Set the IP Address, etc. Setup for Windows NOTE: The following setup instructions are similar...
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... need a USB 2.0 cable. 1. Setup for Windows via USB Connection Requirements: • Windows Server 2003 • Windows XP • Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 Connecting a Cable A printer cable is not supplied with the printer. Insert a USB cable into the USB connector of the printer. 3. Accept the license agreement. Select the language. 3. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 52 You will autorun. 2. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. Setup NOTE: Install the printer driver before connecting the USB cable to the printer...
... need a USB 2.0 cable. 1. Setup for Windows via USB Connection Requirements: • Windows Server 2003 • Windows XP • Windows ME/98 • Windows 2000 Connecting a Cable A printer cable is not supplied with the printer. Insert a USB cable into the USB connector of the printer. 3. Accept the license agreement. Select the language. 3. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 52 You will autorun. 2. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive. Setup NOTE: Install the printer driver before connecting the USB cable to the printer...
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...-stop printing. Press the Select button. A plus (+) appears next to offline status. 2. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 71 NOTE: 1. Although media properties can be set in the printer differ from within the application (page setup). 3. Press the Online button to return the printer to the selected paper feed. Press the Menu button repeatedly until the required paper feed is recommended that when filling a tray with CASSETTE SIZE (default setting) selected. Some software applications require the paper feed, size...
...-stop printing. Press the Select button. A plus (+) appears next to offline status. 2. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 71 NOTE: 1. Although media properties can be set in the printer differ from within the application (page setup). 3. Press the Online button to return the printer to the selected paper feed. Press the Menu button repeatedly until the required paper feed is recommended that when filling a tray with CASSETTE SIZE (default setting) selected. Some software applications require the paper feed, size...
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... the image drum unit to reach the exit. The page lost through the jam will warm up and commence printing when ready. Replace the paper tray. This area is clearly marked. Never expose the image drum unit to open the top cover for access. Input jam 1. Feed jam or exit jam 1. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 95 paper has entered the printer but has failed to open the top cover for more than 5 minutes. Remove any jammed sheets...
... the image drum unit to reach the exit. The page lost through the jam will warm up and commence printing when ready. Replace the paper tray. This area is clearly marked. Never expose the image drum unit to open the top cover for access. Input jam 1. Feed jam or exit jam 1. B4400/4500/4550/4600 User's Guide 95 paper has entered the printer but has failed to open the top cover for more than 5 minutes. Remove any jammed sheets...
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... by using paper exposed to surface nicks and scratches. Image drum cartridge not properly installed. Change paper stocks, check paper storage environment or use a humidifier. Remove the jammed paper from the exit, reinstall the image drum, close the top cover and switch the printer on. Install new toner cartridge. NOTE: If the edge of faint print appears on each page. Hardware problem. Contact service. marks every 1.6 inches (4.06 cm) due to high humidity. faintly. Static electricity, Change paper to a smoother laser...
... by using paper exposed to surface nicks and scratches. Image drum cartridge not properly installed. Change paper stocks, check paper storage environment or use a humidifier. Remove the jammed paper from the exit, reinstall the image drum, close the top cover and switch the printer on. Install new toner cartridge. NOTE: If the edge of faint print appears on each page. Hardware problem. Contact service. marks every 1.6 inches (4.06 cm) due to high humidity. faintly. Static electricity, Change paper to a smoother laser...
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.... Check drum and replace the drum, if necessary. Contact service. Change darkness setting. Distorted print. Use recommended paper. Toner low. LED array is darker than usual. Clean LED array. Install toner cartridge correctly. Contact service. Faded print. toner dropped inside printer or image drum problem. Generate cleaning page. Install new toner cartridge. Install paper print side down in tray. (Note arrow on page. Fuzzy print. Dirty rollers; Is paper meant for laser printers? Replace toner cartridge. Turn paper over...
.... Check drum and replace the drum, if necessary. Contact service. Change darkness setting. Distorted print. Use recommended paper. Toner low. LED array is darker than usual. Clean LED array. Install toner cartridge correctly. Contact service. Faded print. toner dropped inside printer or image drum problem. Generate cleaning page. Install new toner cartridge. Install paper print side down in tray. (Note arrow on page. Fuzzy print. Dirty rollers; Is paper meant for laser printers? Replace toner cartridge. Turn paper over...
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... per page, but printer indicates it is Install an appropriate driver. Garbage prints. Also, see Software Problems. Change the resolution, reduce the image size, or install more memory in the soft control panel printer. If more information. See your printer. installed. Hardware problems Symptom Problem Solution Graphic image prints partly on the selected fonts and how they are transferred to the printer. Check cable connection. Symptom Problem Solution Printing is available, make sure your document and use with each page page in software is printer's default...
... per page, but printer indicates it is Install an appropriate driver. Garbage prints. Also, see Software Problems. Change the resolution, reduce the image size, or install more memory in the soft control panel printer. If more information. See your printer. installed. Hardware problems Symptom Problem Solution Graphic image prints partly on the selected fonts and how they are transferred to the printer. Check cable connection. Symptom Problem Solution Printing is available, make sure your document and use with each page page in software is printer's default...